Exciting news for communities across England!
The Community Energy Fund is now open, providing vital financial support for community-led renewable energy projects. Whether you’re a parish council, CIC, faith group, local sports team, or other community organisation, this is your chance to unlock funding and bring your clean energy vision to life.
What’s on Offer?
The fund is split into two stages, offering substantial support for every phase of your project:
- Stage 1 – Feasibility Funding: Up to £40,000
- Stage 2 – Project Development: Up to £130,000
Launched by Great British Energy and administered by the Net Zero Hubs, the fund is designed to help local communities take ownership of their energy future, from concept to construction.
What Makes a Strong Application?
To secure funding, your application should demonstrate:
- A strong business case with clear community benefit
- A realistic, achievable project plan
- A committed technology partner ready to collaborate
How We Can Help
We provide expert support at both stages, helping you move from idea to implementation with confidence.
Stage 1 – Feasibility Support:
- Energy modelling & financial viability analysis
- Grid connection feasibility
- Planning and risk assessments
- Community engagement planning
- Full feasibility reports using approved templates
- Constraints mapping for viable sites
Stage 2 – Development Support:
- Commercial & financial modelling
- Power procurement strategy
- Grid applications & negotiations
- Supply chain and technology partner engagement
- Planning and community consultation
- Contract support and technical due diligence
- Project management to construction readiness
Powered by Cadence: Smarter Planning for Stronger Projects
Our support is enhanced by Cadence, our innovative data mapping platform that enables you to:
- Visualise local energy demand and infrastructure
- Model commercial feasibility
- Build robust business plans backed by real data
We’ll demonstrate how Cadence can strengthen your application at our upcoming webinar.
Join Our Free Webinar
Date: Tuesday 23rd September
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get expert guidance on navigating the Community Energy Fund and learn how Cadence can boost your business case and accelerate your clean energy journey.
Let’s Power Up Your Project
We’ve helped over 50 local authorities plan, fund, and deliver Net Zero solutions. From microgrids and solar to EV strategy and heat networks, we’re here to help your community lead the charge. Book an Introductory Call: info@cityscience.com